Advice - End of relationship, 10 month old DD

[FirstTimer888]

I’ve been in a relationship for the last five years, which has had its ups and downs. We had our DD 10 months ago and the relationship has got progressively worse since we had her. We’re now at a point we don’t even seem able to have a civil conversation, and very clear this is the end for us (I did suggest couples counselling but he’s not interested).

He is a great dad, and I’m keen to do what I can to keep things as amicable and civil as possible for the sake of our DD.

I’d really welcome any advice from people who have been in a similar situation. Particularly on
a) how to put the highly charged emotions to one side or in the past as we navigate through the separation, and
b) practically, how do you cope as a single parent of such a young child

I split from my ex when my youngest was 8 months, and I'm happy that i did. Living in am environment where you day you don't feel you can be civil will be causing you stress that you will not miss.

If he's a good dad then he'll have visitation which will mean that you'll get some space to yourself. That does make a big difference as it allows you to have some time to yourself.

I found homestart to be a good organisation.

Do you have people that you can reach out to, accept any offers of help and ask for support if you need it. X

Forgot to say, can you access therapy so you have someone to vent to and done assistance processing the situation. That might help ease the communication slightly.